Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
1,233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsThy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations.
Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, and graciously underwritten by the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
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Hosea 9: Prosperity is No Protection from God’s Judgement
March 16, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThe Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 9. Hosea prophesies a vivid picture of Israel's impending punishment for their unfaithfulness and idolatry, likening them to bad grapes unfit for consumption. He warns of the approaching judgment and their imminent fall, highlighting their religious infidelity and moral wrongdoing that thrive in their prosperous society. The book of Hosea is a love story with a twist. ...
Hosea 8: Poetic Judgement
March 14, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBThe Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 8. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Hosea continues to speak God’s judgment against the people, and he’s not mincing words. The situation is dire. Using poetic language, Hosea describes how foreign armies are going to invade their land and destroy their altars and idols. But even with this dire warning, the people of Israel still put thei...
Hosea 6-7: Superficial Repentance
March 13, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBThe Rev. Luke Brown, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Kansas, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 6-7. A beautiful confession by the Israelites is exposed by God as merely superficial. They think the judgment will be minor. They believe that by mere outward confession and rote sacrifice they will be spared. However, through his prophet Hosea, God explains what he is looking for is steadfast love, not sacrifice; true faithfulness not lip service. The book of Hosea...
Hosea 5: When Both Priest and Prince Are Unfaithful
March 10, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBThe Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 5. God lays much of the responsibility for the infidelity of the people at the feet of both priest and prince alike. When the political and spiritual leaders worship false idols and abandon the way of the Lord, the people are certain to follow. The unfaithfulness is not just limited to Israel, Judah is at fault, too. Though Hosea, God declared, “[Both] have...
Hosea 4: You Shall Not Commit Idolatry
March 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThe Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan, WY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 4. The prophet Hosea, now more empathetic to YHWH’s concern for the infidelity of the people, begins to deliver a lengthy indictment against Israel and their wickedness. The people openly sin and the priests lead the way. YHWH laments the lack of love for him and his statues among them and forewarns of coming judgement. The book of Hosea is a love story with a twist. It te...
Hosea 2-3: God’s Love for the Unfaithful
March 07, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBhe Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 2-3. Israel’s idolatry is described in terms of marital infidelity. Something that, because of YHWH’s command, Hosea is now intimately familiar with because of his marriage to the unfaithful Gomer. Hosea depicts YHWH as the betrayed husband and Israel as His unfaithful wife. We end our study with God’s command that Hosea redeem his wife, Gomer, which foreshadows the fut...
Hosea 1: Spiritual Adultery and Godly Faithfulness
March 06, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBThe Rev. Timothy Sandeno, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham, ME, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hosea 1. Hosea was a prophet in Israel during times of great prosperity in the time of the Divided Kingdom. He was called to prophesy against the unfaithfulness of God’s people. So that he could empathize with the severity of this sin, YHWH called him to first experience this infidelity first-hand by taking on an adulterous wife. Even his children would bear names that pointed ...
NEW BOOK: Hosea
March 06, 2023 17:45 - 30 seconds - 719 KBThe book of Hosea is a love story with a twist. It tells how God commanded Hosea, a prophet, to marry Gomer, a wife who would be unfaithful to him. God wanted Hosea to feel firsthand the pain of betrayal as he sent him out to prophesy to the people of Israel how they had been unfaithful to God. Hosea still loved Gomer and pursued her and restored her as his wife. This was a picture of how God pursued Israel despite their sin and rebellion and offered them grace and mercy if they would return ...
Free-Text First Friday: Being a Christian Neighbor
March 03, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThe Rev. Keith Haney, Assistant to the President for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship in the LCMS Iowa District West joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Luke 10:25–37. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the Good Samaritan in his famous 1968 speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He said, “The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was, ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?’ But, the good Samaritan reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man,...
Titus 3: Be Baptized & Devote Yourselves to Good Works
March 02, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThe Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Titus 3. Paul begins with a call for Christians to be submissive to authorities, but not just obedient, but to not speak evil of them. He then highlights the transformative power of God's grace and its impact on Christian living. While asserting we are saved by his grace through baptism, Paul emphasizes doing good works which flow from faith is vital. Paul reminds Titus, an...
Titus 2: Teach Sound Doctrine with All Authority
February 28, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThe Rev. Tyler Walworth, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dearborn, MI, and Our Savior Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Birmingham, MI, and Administrator of St. Martin Lutheran School for the Deaf in Dearborn, MI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Titus 2. Paul provides practical guidance for living out the Christian faith. The apostle encourages different groups in the church to model godly behavior and set an example for others. Specifically, he emphasizes the importance of self-c...
Titus 1: Above Reproach
February 27, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThe Rev. Joshua Frazee, associate pastor St. John's Lutheran Church in Mayville, WI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Titus 1. St. Paul begins his letter to Pastor Titus by outlining the crucial need for church leaders to be “above reproach” and teach sound doctrine. Although expected of all Christians, as representatives of Christ, there is a higher burden on pastors in this regard. Paul then strongly warns against false teachers and stresses the importance of confronting them. This ...
2 Timothy 4: Preach, Reprove, Rebuke, and Exhort
February 24, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBThe Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Timothy 4. Paul delivers a powerful charge to Timothy, urging him to preach the word and remain faithful to his ministry, no matter the opposition or persecution he may face. Paul, fully aware of his own impending death, encourages Timothy to stay focused, keep a clear mind, and be prepared to endure any suffering that may come his way. Furthermore, he challenges Timothy to ...
2 Timothy 3: The Man of God is Equipped by the Word
February 23, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThe Rev. William Cwirla, pastor emeritus, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Timothy 3. Knowing that difficult times were coming, marked by people who would be lovers of themselves, boastful, and disobedient, the Apostle Paul warns that they will oppose the truth and lead others astray. He encourages Pastor Timothy to continue in what he has learned and to put his trust in the Scriptures, which are able to make him wise for salvation since Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teac...
2 Timothy 2: Pursue Truth and Share in Suffering
February 21, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBThe Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Timothy 2. To help Timothy navigate the challenges of pastoral ministry, Paul encourages him using various metaphors, including those of a soldier, athlete, and farmer, to emphasize the importance of perseverance, focus, hard work, and patience in the Christian life. He urges Timothy to remain faithful to his calling, train himself for godliness, and avoid getting entangled i...
2 Timothy 1: Why Doctrine Matters
February 20, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBThe Rev. Tim Hahn, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Haxtun, CO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Timothy 1. Likely the last epistle he ever wrote, St. Paul penned 2 Timothy while awaiting his execution. The Apostle felt abandoned by those once closest to him. From behind bars, he faced the end of not only his ministry, but his earthly life. Therefore, 2 Timothy is not only the last words of a man who had staked his life on Christ, but a letter of encouragement to a young pastor...
1 Timothy 6:2b-21: Fight the Good Fight of Faith
February 17, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBThe Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor emeritus, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Timothy 6:2b-21. In this passage, St. Paul writes the famous saying, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils” (v. 10). A verse that is often misquoted and misunderstood. What is in focus is not some intrinsic wickedness of money or even wealth in general, but the need for all believers to find their contentment and self-worth not in the fleeting things of this world but in the gifts of God, such a...
1 Timothy 5:1-6:2a: Exercising Authority with Patience and Tact
February 16, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBThe Rev. Hans Fiene, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2a. In the previous chapter, St. Paul urged Timothy to be a positive example of faithfulness and resolve, despite his young age. Now, the Apostle gives him examples of how to exercise his authority with patience and tact as he deals with men and women of different ages, widows, and other ruling elders (pastors). Exercising leadership for the benefit of each...
1 Timothy 4: The Battle Against False Teaching
February 15, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThe Rev. Timothy Barkett, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kingman, AZ, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Timothy 4. Some will depart the faith. This is the Apostle Paul’s message to Timothy in this part of the letter. Why? Because of false teaching. The world continues to resist God’s clear message and those intent on leading people astray will devise all manner of enticing myths and false knowledge to get the job done. St. Paul urges Timothy to devote himself to Scripture...
1 Timothy 3: Bishops and Deacons: Godly Standards for Church Leaders
February 14, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBThe Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Timothy 3. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Often times when a congregation seeks a pastor, what is usually in focus is calling a man to perform certain duties. In particular, congregations want to know how he will preach, teach, and administer the sacraments. Other things like leadership and administration abilities, people skills and likabi...
1 Timothy 2: Worship: Prayer for All and the Roles of Men and Women
February 13, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBThe Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders, President of the Iowa East District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Timothy 2. St. Paul instructs Timothy to encourage believers to pray for all people, including those in positions of authority, and to live peaceful and quiet lives. It also addresses the role of men and women in worship. In a text that might stoke controversy in today’s climate, Paul teaches that men should lead in prayer and teaching while women...
1 Timothy 1: Resist False Teaching and Immorality, Preach Christ the Savior
February 10, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBThe Rev. David Fleming, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, MI and Executive Director of Spiritual Care for Doxology, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Timothy 1. The Apostle Paul pens this letter to the young pastor Timothy, who he left to shepherd the Ephesus congregation by teaching and defending the faith. In this first chapter, we find Paul leading with two serious concerns: preventing false teaching and immorality and promoting the chief focus of the church, t...
NEW SERIES: 1st & 2nd Timothy and Titus
February 10, 2023 17:45 - 31 seconds - 722 KBThe "Pastoral Epistles" of 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus, written by the Apostle Paul and divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit, are a treasure trove of invaluable insights into the early Christian church and God’s expectation for its leaders. These letters, brimming with wisdom, are not relics of the past but remain authoritative today. They offer a roadmap for navigating the challenges of leadership and teaching, making them not only essential for understanding the role of pastors but also f...
Esther 9:20-10:3: Celebrating Deliverance with a Perpetual Feast—Purim
February 09, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBThe Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 9:29-10:3. We have come to the end of the book of Esther, where we find Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai, victorious in their efforts to save the Jews from the evil plot of Haman. They then establish a day of feasting and rejoicing in celebration of the Jews' deliverance, a perpetual feast which is still celebrated by Jews today: Purim. With this event being well recorded in...
Esther 9:1-19: The Jews Defend Themselves and Destroy their Enemies
February 08, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBThe Rev. Doug Griebenaw, Mission Advocate at KFUO joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 9:1-19. The date set by Haman for the destruction of the Jews has arrived. On display is the bravery of Queen Esther and Mordecai as they stand up for their people against their enemies. What follows is a triumphant counterattack by the Jews, who fought back against their enemies and emerged victorious. Although they were allowed to plunder their enemies, they chose not to in a sign that they onl...
Esther 8: Mordecai Takes Haman’s Office and Queen Esther His Estate
February 07, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBThe Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 8. Haman is finished and Mordecai is elevated to the office Haman once held. Queen Esther pleads to the King on behalf of the Jews and the King permits Mordecai to issue new edict. Because the King couldn’t simply revoke the command earlier permitted Haman to make in his name calling for the destruction of the Jews, this new edict allowed the Jews to defend themselves...
Esther 6:14-7:10: The End to Haman’s Very Bad Day
February 06, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 81 MBThe Rev. Doug Griebenaw, pastor and Mission Advocate at KFUO joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 6:14-7:10. Irony. Comeuppance. Poetic Justice. Whatever you want to call it, Haman’s humiliation in the previous chapter is now compounded as Queen Esther uses the occasion of another special feast for King Ahasuerus and Haman to reveal Haman’s treacherous plot against the Jews. The king is furious while Haman grovels for mercy before the Queen. Is Haman simply experiencing a string of...
Free-Text First Friday: A Look at Selected Funeral Texts
February 03, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBThe Rev. Jim Daub, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havelock, NC, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe on a special “Free-Text First Friday” episode to study selected funeral texts. Everything we do in the church is in preparation for our eternal lives in the new heavens and new earth. Although we rightfully pray for Christ’s return, it’s likely that our journey on earth will end in death. Death was not God’s desire for humans. It’s the wages of our sins, as the apostle writes. And yet, funer...
Esther 6:1-13: The Beginning of Haman’s Very Bad Day
February 02, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBThe Rev. Nick Koschmann, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Forest Grove, Oregon, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 6:1-13. Haman goes to the King’s palace early, eager to convince him to authorize the execution of Mordecai. Providentially, he arrives just as King Ahasuerus is seeking someone to advise him on how to best reward Mordecai for previously foiling an assassination plot against him. He asks Haman how to honor a worthy, but unnamed man. Ironically, Haman, thinkin...
Esther 5: The Banquet and the Murderous Plot
February 01, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBThe Rev. Roger Mullet, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Churubusco, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 5. Queen Esther invites King Ahasuerus and Haman to a luxurious banquet, with the intention of addressing his edict against the Jews. However, she delays mentioning anything until the next day. Haman leaves the feast feeling proud of his high rank and the many privileges he has been given. However, his pride takes a hit when Mordecai refuses to show him the res...
Esther 4: Queen Esther: In the Right Place at the Right Time
January 31, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThe Rev. Dr. Vernon Wendt, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lexington, KY and Missionary-at-Large in Richmond, KY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 4. Mordecai reacts to Haman’s deadly plan to destroy all Jews. He turns to Queen Esther, and begs her to use her status to plead for her people before the king. But with a strict law forbidding anyone, including the queen, from approaching the king without being summoned, Esther is faced with a daunting decision. Esther se...
Esther 3: Well, That Escalated Quickly (Haman Plans Revenge)
January 30, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThe Rev. Doug Minton, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 3. Esther is Queen, but King Ahasuerus has elevated one of his officials, Hamann, to prime minister and given him authority to rule over all the other officials. One of those officials, Mordecai, a Jew, and a cousin and father figure to Esther, refuses to bow down to Hamann as instructed. Hamann responds in anger and devises a plan to destroy all the Jews. The books of...
Esther 2: The Rise of a Jewish Queen in Persia
January 27, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBThe Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 2. Things took a dramatic turn in the previous chapter when the King deposed Queen Vashti when she refused to be paraded around for the entertainment of his guests. Now, the search for a new queen begins and Esther, a young Jewish woman, is chosen to be queen. But Esther must keep her Jewish heritage a secret to avoid any potential persecution in the Persian court. T...
Esther 1: King Ahasuerus, Queen Vashti, and the Royal Decree
January 26, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBThe Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Esther 1. The Book of Esther is the second of the only two books in the Bible named for women. It tells the story of a young Jewish woman named Esther who becomes the queen of Persia and uses her position to save her people from extermination. Notably, nowhere in the book is God mentioned, and yet we see his handiwork behind the scenes shaping history and working good for h...
Ruth 4: Boaz Redeems Ruth and They Marry
January 25, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBThe Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the Ruth 4. The book of Ruth closes with a shift from the unusual nature of Ruth’s proposal to Boaz to a more traditional approach to the matter. Boaz meets with the other eligible redeemer in the presence of ten elders, who serve as witnesses, to publicly settle who will redeem Elimelech’s land and marry Ruth. The chapter ends with a marriage and a short genealogy that shows Ruth...
Ruth 3: Ruth, Boaz, & the Threshing Floor
January 24, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBThe Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN and host of the program goes solo for this study of Ruth 3. After Ruth’s encounter with Boaz, in this chapter Naomi, feeling the weight of her loss and her daughter-in-law's widowhood, devises a plan to secure a future for Ruth. She tells her to sneak into the threshing floor where the wealthy landowner Boaz is working late at night. Ruth obeys. While Boaz is sleeping, the text says she “uncovers his feet” which star...
Ruth 2: Kinsman-Redeemer
January 23, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBThe Rev. James Stefanic, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshall, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ruth 2. Ruth followed her mother-in-law Naomi, into Israel. As a Moabite woman, one might question Ruth’s loyalty, but she proved that she is faithful not only to Naomi, but to YHWH—the one true God. In this chapter, we see Ruth gleaning grain from the crops left over to feed the poor, as was God’s command from of old. Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz, who takes an intere...
Ruth 1: “Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”
January 20, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBThe Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ruth 1. The events told in the book of Ruth are simple and beautiful, but they are made even more striking because of the chaotic and dangerous times in which they take place. In the opening chapter, we are introduced to Naomi who had lost her husband and two sons in a short time, which left her stranded in Moab, a foreign land, accompanied by her two Moabite dau...
NEW BOOKS: Ruth and Esther
January 20, 2023 17:45 - 31 seconds - 723 KBThe books of Ruth and Esther from the Old Testament are the only two books in the Bible named for women, and on Thy Strong Word, we delve deep into both. The book of Ruth is a story of a young Moabite widow’s faithfulness to mother-in-law and her God. In a time of famine and violence, God leads Ruth to meet and marry Boaz whose union brings about a child, Obed, who would become the grandfather of King David. The book of Esther recalls how a Jewish woman marries the Persian king Ahasueru...
Exodus 40: It All Comes Together
January 19, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 80.9 MBThe Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 40. We’ve arrived at the last chapter of Exodus. The Tabernacle, its furnishings, and all the accoutrements required for worship have been constructed. Now, God directs Moses to set it all up according to his divinely revealed pattern. As the chapter ends, the glory of God fills the Tabernacle, signifying that it is holy ground where he dwells among his p...
Exodus 39: Making the Priestly Vestments
January 18, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBThe Rev. Ryan Fehrmann, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 39. Now comes the creation and adornment of the vestments to be worn by the priests of Israel when serving in the Tabernacle. This penultimate chapter begins with the crafting of the ephod worn by the high priest, which was made of fine linen and gold thread. It also describes the making of the breastplate, a decorative piece worn by the high priest and adorned with precious s...
Exodus 38: Under Construction: The Courtyard
January 17, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBThe Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 38. The courtyard around the Tabernacle was as much a place of worship as the holy of holies. In this sacred space was the altar, where burnt offerings and sacrifices were made to God. Chapter 38 describes the creation of the altar and the copper basin, a large vessel used for ritual washing. With the courtyard’s completion, it was almost time for it all to come together...
Exodus 37: Under Construction: The Holiest Furnishings
January 16, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBThe Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 37. Construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, as ordained by God on Mt. Sinai, is underway! Bezalel and Oholiab, esteemed master craftsmen, are leading the charge and ensuring that every detail is meticulously followed. This section delves into the creation of the holiest of items within the Tabernacle: the Ark of the Covenant, the radiant lampstand, and th...
Free-Text Friday: The Apocrypha in the Liturgy
January 13, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThe Rev. Amadeus Gandy, U.S. Air Force Chaplain at Eielson AFB, Alaska, and pastor of St. Martin of Tours Mission to the Armed Forces Lutheran Parish, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the Wisdom of Solomon in the Liturgy. Most people know that our beloved liturgy is really nothing more than hearing God speak to us through his word, while we respond in prayer and praise—also through his word! The Lutheran Service Book does a good job of showing from where in the Bible each part of our ...
Exodus 36: Under Construction: The Tabernacle
January 12, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBThe Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 36. It's been a long time coming, but the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings has begun! And who better to lead this holy endeavor than the esteemed master craftsmen, Bezalel and Oholiab? These skilled laborers, blessed by God with a desire and ability to build, are now hard at work erecting the Israelites' p...
Exodus 35: Freewill Offerings to Build the Tabernacle
January 11, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBThe Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 35. After a brief emphasis on the importance of the Sabbath, God calls upon those with generous hearts to gather materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. The time to construct this special place of worship was near. They were to provide gold, silver, bronze, and various types of cloth and yarns, as well as wood and animal skins for the Tabernacle and its fu...
Exodus 34: New Tablets, Same Covenant
January 10, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBThe Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 34. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Having broken the previous tablets upon which God wrote the Ten Commandments, Moses now receives them for a second time. When he returns from Sinai, Moses' face was radiant with the glory of God, which frightened the people. From that point forward, Moses would wear a veil over his face whenever he sp...
Exodus 33: Stiff-Necked People
January 09, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MBThe Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the Minnesota North District and host of Concord Matters on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe in this special 100th episode to study Exodus 33. Find Concord Matters at kfuo.org/concordmatters. YHWH describes the Israelites as a "stiff-necked" people, referring to their stubbornness and disobedience, in the wake of their worship of the golden calf. In response, God says he will no longer travel with the Israelites as they journey to the promised l...
Exodus 32: The Golden Idol: From Doubt to Apostasy
December 23, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBThe Rev. William Orr, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Ann, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 32. The people felt as though Moses was taking a long time to come down from Mount Sinai. What was YHWH saying to him? Had he even survived his encounter with the God who brought the plagues upon the Egyptians? Would he ever return? Their doubts led them to apostasy, and, in an act of great shame and sin, they created for themselves an idol and credited it with their redemption...
Exodus 31: Rest on the Sabbath or Face the Consequences
December 22, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBThe Rev. Nathanial Brown, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Correll, MN; Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham, MN; and Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 31. YHWH reveals to Moses who he has chosen to construct the tabernacle. Men to whom God has given the skill to be craftsmen. Then the importance of keeping the Sabbath, first ordained during creation, is emphasized for the benefit of God’s people. God is so serious about keeping the sabb...